The dust has settled on the franchise-tag designation period. Unlike last year, when 21 tags flew, only three were applied in 2013.

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So, were 16 tags applied last year? or were eight tags applied this year? because 13 fewer than 21 is still 8

Just update your article/blog post and we can both get along w/ our days. #theEmperorsNewMath #dontCriticizeKingFlorio

]]>By: shawkfan51https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/05/13-fewer-tags-than-last-year/#comment-2368930
Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:33:19 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1788864#comment-2368930“If not, the players who have received the franchise tenders but who won’t be signing them any time soon need to worry about something that hasn’t happened in eight years: A team rescinding the tag.”

It hasn’t been eight years: it’s been fewer than four. In 2009 the Seahawks applied the franchise tag to LB Leroy Hill. The team rescinded the tag on draft weekend and then worked out a long term deal over the next week.